Oklahoma State Highway 156 Explained

State:OK
Type:SH
Route:156
Map Custom:yes
Maint:ODOT
Alternate Name:101 Ranch Memorial Road
Length Mi:16.91
Direction A:South
Direction B:North
Established:March 1, 1965
Terminus A: in Marland
Terminus B: east of Ponca City
Previous Type:SH
Previous Route:153
Next Type:SH
Next Route:162

State Highway 156, abbreviated SH-156, is a highway maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Spanning 16.91miles through the north-central part of the state, it connects the town of Marland, Oklahoma to US-60/US-77/US-177 in the north to US-77 in the west. It is the former alignment of US-77.

Route description

Starting at US-77, the highway goes east for 8miles until reaching Marland, where it turns northward. 9miles later, after crossing from Noble County into Kay County, it ends at US-60/US-77/US-177 4miles west of Ponca City.

SH-156 is designated as the 101 Ranch Memorial Road. A historical marker to the ranch is located along the highway.[1]

History

The entirety of SH-156 was once part of US-77. US-77 was realigned and SH-156 was assigned to the old alignment on March 1, 1965.[2] On July 14, 1969, US-60/US-77/US-177 was realigned at SH-156's north end, necessitating a slight extension northward.[2] No further changes have taken place since 1969.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NHLS url|id=73001560}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: 101 Ranch Historic District, Bill Pickett's Grave, and White Eagle Monument]. pdf. September 27, 1974 . Marcia M. Greenlee . National Park Service. 2008-03-11.
  2. Web site: Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Planning & Research Division. Memorial Dedication & Revision History - SH-156. 2007-05-07.